Club Penguin’s History

Club Penguin has a very interesting and unique past. Check this out to learn about it.
Source: http://www.360kid.com/blog/?p=33

Date	Fact
1984	Dave Krysko, one of the three founders of Club Penguin (CP), opens a business called New Horizon Productions (NHP). This business specializes in video production and editing services. NHP becomes New Horizons Interactive in 2005, the company that launches Club Penguin.
1995	Lane Merrifield, the second of the three CP founders, starts working at Disneyland in southern California, an experience Lane mentions in articles that is important to the shaping of the ideals of Club Penguin.
October 1999	Lance Priebe, the third of the three CP founders, starts up an online gaming business called RocketSnail Games.
July 2000	A very early online multi-user communication program called Experimental Penguins, developed by Lance Priebe, first appears on RocketSnail. This chat program is a very early functioning prototype of the future Club Penguin service.
September 15, 2000	Experimental Penguins wins its first award, the Cool Site of the Day.
September 30, 2000	The RocketSnail website mentions that in the last month Experimental Penguins has received more than “25,000 visitors spending an average of 20 minutes each” using the game.
July 2001	Experimental Penguins goes offline due to growing traffic to the game and costs related to bandwidth.
July 2001	An updated version of Experimental Penguin gets its own website. This new version of Eperimental Penguin is renamed Penguin Chat.
January 2003	Public testing of Penguin Chat begins.
2003	A recent article I came across which mentions when the three founders from Club Penguin came up with the idea for the online business: “The seeds of the idea for Club Penguin were planted when Lane Merrifield, Dave Krysko and Lance Priebe got together in 2003. Prior to that, Lance Priebe had been developing web-based games in his spare time while working for Dave Krysko at New Horizon Productions, a corporate video and multi-media production company. When New Horizon Productions hired Lane Merrifield as a sales representative these three innovators saw a unique business opportunity. Merrifield, Krysko and Priebe combined their business, creative and technical skills to come up with the idea for a kid-friendly social networking site that they would let their own children use without worry.”
April 2004	RocketSnail develops a kids’ safe version of Penguin Chat for the company KidZap
January 2005	New Horizon Productions launches its new website as New Horizons Interactive (NHI). Projects found in their portfolio include two orthographic room building tools, a component often found in online social networking experiences. One tool for designing a wine cellar and another for building a park. The New Horizon office comtinues to be located in Kelowna, British Columbia and the NHI “start up” receives no venture capital financing.
October 24, 2005	The first Club Penguin site is launched through NHI.
May 2007	NHI begins discussions with a number of companies to find a strategic partner who would acquire Club Penguin and provide support for even greater expansion of the Club Penguin service. Press announcements report that NHI made $60 million in revenues from CP for 2006.
June 22, 2007	The RocketSnail website closes.
August 1, 2007	Disney and NHI announce that Disney will be acquiring Club Penguin for $350 million in cash and an additional $350 million in earn outs if Club Penguin hits certain performance targets by 2009. It’s announced that Club Penguin has 12 million registered members and has over 700,000 paid subscribers to its service. Also announced is that Club Penguin expects to make $35 million in profit off revenues of $65 million within 2007.

This is a time line of every single update to Club Penguin. Huge credit tohttp://www.disneyonlineworlds.com/index.php/Club_Penguin_Timeline_and_Important_Updates

2005

September 2005

* 21 September - Beta Test Party

• Released: Beta Test Hat (free)

October 2005

* 24 October - Official Opening of Club Penguin
* 26 October - Halloween Party begins

November 2005

* ? - Creature naming contest - Puffle is the winning name.
* ? - Puffles officially introduced to the game. Colors: blue, pink, green and black.

December 2005

* ? - Puffle Round-up game introduced
* 22 December - Christmas Party begins (Santa Hat, Christmas Scarf)

• Released: Santa Hat, Christmas Scarf (all free)

* 25 December - Christmas Party ends

• Retired: Santa Hat, Christmas Scarf

2006

January 2006

* 27 January? - Winter Luau begins (Red Hawaiian Lei)

• Released: (Red Hawaiian Lei) free

* 29 January? - Winter Luau ends

• Retired: Red Hawaiian Lei

February 2006

* ? - Valentine’s Day Celebration

• Released: Bowtie, Red Sunglasses, Blue Sunglasses (all free)

* ? - Testing Server

• Released: Black Toque, Pink Toque (all free)

March 2006

* ? - Pizza Parlor Opens
* ? - Pizza Party (Pizza Apron)

• Released: Pizza Apron

* ? - St. Patrick’s Day Party (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)

• Released: (St. Patrick’s Day Hat free)

* 6 or 13 March - The Pet Shop opens, allowing you to buy a Puffle
* 17 March

• Released: Shamrock Pin

* 30 March - April Fools Day Party begins (Red Propeller Cap)

• Released: (Red Propeller Cap free)

* 31 March

• Released: Music Note Pin

• Retired: Shamrock Pin

April 2006

* ? - April Fool’s Day Party ends
* 13 - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (Pink Bunny Ears)

• Released: (Pink Bunny Ears free)

* 14 April

• Released: Plant Pin

• Retired: Music Note Pin

* 28 April

• Released: Pizza Pin

• Retired: Plant Pin

May 2006

* ? - Mine Party begins (Mine, Underground, Mine Shack open) (Mining Cap)

• Released: Miner’s Helmet (free)

* 4 May

• Released: Player Card Backgrounds

* 12 May

• Released: Balloon Pin

• Retired: Pizza Pin

* 26 May - Aunt Arctic first introduced

• Released: Lantern Pin

• Retired: Balloon Pin

June 2006

* ? - Purple Puffle appears in Puffle Round-up
* 9 June

• Released: Beach Ball Pin

o Retired: Lantern Pin
* 16 June - Summer Party/Beach Opening Party begins (Blue Hawaiian Lei, Water Wings, Inflatable Duck, and Whistle)

• Released: (all free Blue Hawaiian Lei, Water Wings, Inflatable Duck, and Whistle)

* 23 June

• Released: Sun Pin

• Retired: Beach Ball Pin

* 25 June - Summer Party/Beach Opening Party ends (Blue Hawaiian Lei, Water Wings, Inflatable Duck, and Whistle)

• Retired: (all free Blue Hawaiian Lei, Water Wings, Inflatable Duck, and Whistle)

* 30 June

• Released: Secret Mission #1 “Case of the Missing Puffles”

July 2006

* 6 July - Western Party begins (bandana)

• Released: Cowboy Bandanna (free)

* 7 July

• Released: Horseshoe Pin

• Retired: Sun Pin

* 14 July - Western Party ends

• Retired: Cowboy Bandanna

* 21 July - Scavenger Hunt begins

• Released: Astro Barrier Ship Pin

• Retired: Horseshoe Pin

August 2006

* ? - Purple Puffles started to mysteriously appear on Puffle Roundup. After a few weeks, Purple puffles were officially added to the game after the 1st secret mission Aunt Arctic’s Lost Puffles, when players had to find her 2 lost puffles, one green and one purple.
* 4 August - Sports Party begins (Red/Blue Face Paint, Skates)

• Released: (Red Face Paint, Blue Face Paint, Ice Skates all free), Hockey Stick Pin

• Retired: Astro Barrier Ship Pin

* 18 August

• Released: Soccer Ball Pin

• Retired: Hockey Stick Pin

* 20 August - Sports Party ends (extended by 6/7 days)

• Retired:(Red/Blue Face Paint, Skates)

* 25 August

• Released: Purple Puffle (official)

September 2006

* 1 September

• Released: Pencil Pin

• Retired: Soccer Ball Pin

* 15 September

• Released: Lighthouse Pin

* Retired: Pencil Pin
* 22 September - Lighthouse Opening (Red Toque, Lighthouse Shirt (from The Penguin Times)

• Released: (Red Toque, Lighthouse Shirt (from The Penguin Times) both 750 credits)

* 29 September

• Released: Telescope Pin

• Retired: Lighthouse Pin

October 2006

* 13 October - Rockhopper Arrival #1 (Eye Patch)

• Released: (Eye Patch free), Pirate Flag Pin

• Retired: Telescope Pin

* 20 October - Rockhopper Departs #1

• Retired: (Eye Patch)

* 24 October - 1 Year Anniversary Party (Anniversary Party Hat)

• Released: (Anniversary Party Hat free)

* 26 or 27 October - Halloween Party (Wizard Hat)

• Released: (Wizard Hat free)

* 27 October

• Released: Pumpkin Pin

• Retired: Pirate Flag Pin

November 2006

* ? - Rockhopper talks about his pet and friend, Yarr in his journal, which is a red puffle, prior to introducing red puffles to Club Penguin.
* 6 November

• Released: Jet Pack Adventure

* 10 November

• Released: Jet Pack Pin

• Retired: Pumpkin Pin

* 24 November - Lime Green Color Party (Members only) (Lime Green Color, Green Cape), ability to bathe Puffles

• Released: (Lime Green Color, Green Cape), Life Ring Pin, Greeting Cards

• Retired: Jet Pack Pin

* 27 November

• Released: Secret Mission #2 “G’s Secret Mission” (the black puffle introduces its new technique when eating an O’Berry, firing up and turning red)

December 2006

* ? - Captain Rockhopper introduces the red Puffles to Club Penguin, although they are not able to be herded up in Puffle RoundUp like the other 5 breeds.
* ? - A wider selection of igloo music is introduced
* 8 December - Rockhopper Arrival #2 (Pirate Bandanna, Red Puffle)

• Released: (Pirate Bandanna free, Red Puffle), Camp Fire Pin

• Retired: Life Ring Pin

* 14 December
* Released: Christmas Tree Pin
* 19 December

• Released: Thin Ice

* 21 December 21 - Rockhopper Departs #2 (Pirate Bandanna, Red Puffle)

• Retired: (Pirate Bandanna), Christmas Tree Pin

* 22 December - Christmas and New Year’s Party begins (Santa Hat, Santa Beard)

• Released: (Santa Beard free), Candy Cane Pin

• Re-released: (Santa Hat free)

• Retired: Camp Fire Pin

2007

January 2007

* ? - drawing contest, red puffle furniture
* 2 January - Christmas and New Year’s Party ends (Santa Hat, Santa Beard)

• Retired: (Santa Hat, Santa Beard)

* 5 January

• Released: Apple Pin

• Retired: Candy Cane Pin

* 19 January - Winter Fiesta begins (Maracas)

• Released: (Maracas), Cactus Pin

• Retired: Apple Pin

* 22 January - Winter Fiesta ends (Maracas)

• Retired: (Maracas)

* 26 January - Tour Guides start

• Released: Tour Hat

February 2007

* 2 February

• Released: Teddy Bear Pin

• Retired: Cactus Pin

* 9 February - Rockhopper Arrival #3 (Pirate Belt), Festival of Snow begins (Snowflake T-Shirt, Ice Crown)

• Released: (Pirate Belt, Snowflake T-Shirt, Ice Crown all free)

* 16 February

• Released: Ice Cube Pin

• Retired: Teddy Bear Pin

* 19 February - Festival of Snow ends (Snowflake T-Shirt, Ice Crown)

• Retired: (Snowflake T-Shirt, Ice Crown)

* 23 January

• Released: Clock Tower at the Snow Forts

* 26 January

• Released: Pizzatron 3000

March 2007

* 2 March

• Released: Shrimp Pin

• Retired: Ice Cube Pin

* Prior to 9 March - Rockhopper Arrival #4 - Rockhopper returns Bambadee to the shores of Club Penguin but amazingly never gets noticed by other penguins.
* 9 March - Rockhopper Arrival #5 (Pirate Shoes, Sea Monster Background), Rockhopper’s papers get turned into a book, that becomes the first addition to the library in the book room called Rockhopper and the Stowaway. After reading this book, whilst clicking on the friendship bracelet, one is able to receive one of the friendship bracelets mentioned in his story

• Released: Friendship Bracelet, Pirate Shoes, Sea Monster Background

* 16 March - St. Patrick’s Day Party begins (St. Patrick’s Day Hat), Rockhopper Departs #5 (Pirate Shoes, Sea Monster Background)

• Released: Pot of Gold Pin

• Re-released: (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)

• Retired: Pirate Shoes, Sea Monster Background, Shrimp Pin

* 20 March - St. Patrick’s Day Party ends (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)

• Retired: (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)

* 23 March - Puffle play extended

• Released: Franky’s First Show, The Spice of Life, and Truth or Dare? added to the Library

* 26 March

• Released: Secret Mission #3 “Case of the Missing Coins”

* 30 March - April Fool’s Day Party begins (Blue Propeller Cap, Novelty Glasses)

• Released: (Blue Propeller Cap, Novelty Glasses), Box Pin

• Retired: Pot of Gold Pin

April 2007

* 2 April - April Fool’s Day Party ends (Blue Propeller Cap, Novelty Glasses)

• Retired: (Blue Propeller Cap, Novelty Glasses)

* 6 April - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt begins (Blue Bunny Ears)

• Released: (Blue Bunny Ears}

* 9 April - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt ends (Blue Bunny Ears)

• Retired: (Blue Bunny Ears)

* 12 April - Story Writing Contest closed
* 13 April - Stage added to the Lighthouse

• Released: Microphone Pin

• Retired: Box Pin

* 26 April - Winners of Story Writing Contest announced
* 27 April - Pirate Party begins (Sailor Hats (found by following the treasure route in the Ship Hold)), Rockhopper Arrival #6 (Puffle, Pirate Bandanna), Ship Hold opened on The Migrator, New books to be added to Book Room - Penguin Tales (Spring ‘07): Pizza Parlour Panic (Orantango), Comoica’s Jetpack Adventure (Comoica), The Legend of the Gold Puffle (Icmer)

• Released: (Puffle, Sailor Hats), Ruby Pin

• Re-released: (Pirate Bandanna)

• Retired: Microphone Pin

May 2007

* 2 May - Pirate Party ends (Sailor Hats)

• Retired: (Sailor Hats)

* 11 May

• Released: Tulip Pin

• Retired: Ruby Pin

* 17 May - Igloo Design Contest begins
* 18 May - Party for Forest begins (players had to follow a map to find it)
* 24 May - Party for Forest ends
* 25 May - Member Party for Cove and *NEW* Forest begins (Whistle & Life ring(whistles were left a few days after the party but then removed))

• Released: Forest, (Whistle, Life Ring), Starfish Pin

• Retired: Ruby Pin

* 29 May - Member Party for Cove and *NEW* Forest ends (Whistle & Life ring(whistles were left a few days after the party but then removed))
* 30 May - Cove open to public. Contains binoculars which work similarly to the telescope in the Beacon
* 31 May - Igloo Design Contest winners announced

June 2007

* 1 June

• Released: Picnic Background, Surfboards Background, Fish Background, Campfire Background

* 7 June

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #86

* 8 June - Summer Kick Off Party begins (Blue lei, Ice cream apron, Green Rubber Duck, Flower Headdress, Green Sunglasses)

• Released: (Blue lei, Ice cream apron, Green Rubber Duck, flower headdress, Green sunglasses), Surf Board Pin

• Retired: Starfish Pin

* 11 June

• Released: Catchin’ Waves game

* 14 June
* Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #87
* 15 June

• Released: furniture catalog, Igloo Upgrade, New flooring, New igloo music

* 18 June - Summer Kick Off Party ends (Blue lei, Ice cream apron, Green Rubber Duck, Flower Headdress, Green Sunglasses)

• Retired: (Blue lei, Ice cream apron, Green Rubber Duck, flower headdress, Green sunglasses)

* 21 June

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #88

* 22 June - Rockhopper Arrival #7 - (Red Pirate Bandanna)

• Released: Picnic Basket Pin

• Re-released: (Red Pirate Bandanna)

• Retired: Surf Board Pin

* 28 June

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #89

* 29 June - Rockhopper Departs #7

• Released: New postcards

July 2007

* 5 July - Crab starts to break glass in the Cave

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #90

* 6 July

• Released: clothing catalog, Water Drop Pin, Jigsaw Background, Water Balloon Background, Splash Background

• Retired: Picnic Basket Pin

* 12 July

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #91

* 13 July - Waddle on Water Party begins (Umbrella Hat, Blue Water Wings)

• Released: (Umbrella Hat, Blue Water Wings)

* 19 July

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #92

* 20 July

• Released: new furniture catalog, new igloo design, Cart Surfer Pin

• Retired: Water Drop Pin

* 23 July - Waddle on Water Party ends

• Retired: (Umbrella Hat,Blue Water Wings)

* 26 July

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #93

* 27 July - Rockhopper Arrival #8 (Fishing Rod)

• Released: (Fishing Rod)

August 2007

* 1 August - Disney buys Club Penguin for $350 Million
* 2 August

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #94

* 3 August - Rockhopper Departs #8

• Released: Butterfly Pin, clothing catalog
• Retired: (Fishing Rod), Cart Surfer Pin

* 7 - Sled Racing updated

• Released: Secret Mission #4 “Avalanche Rescue”

* 9 August

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #95

* 10 August - Sled Racing re-opens

• Released: new postcards

* 16 August

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issues #96

* 17 August

• Released: furniture catalog, igloo catalog, Tent Pin

• Retired: Butterfly Pin

* 23 August

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #97

* 24 August - Camp Penguin begins

• Released: Marshmallow on a Stick

* 27 August - Camp Penguin ends

• Retired: Marshmallow on a Stick

* 31 August

• Released: Sport Shop (project complete), Baseball Pin

• Retired: Tent Pin

September 2007

* 6 September

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #99

* 7 September

• Released: clothing catalog

* 13 September

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #100

* 14 September

• Released: Jelly Fish Pin

• Retired: Baseball Pin

* 20 September

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #101

* 21 September - Rockhopper’s Fall Fair begins

• Released: Feathered Tiara, Candy Necklace, Paddle Ball, Cotton Candy, Lollipop, Circus Tent Pin, Teddy Bear Background

* 27 September

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #102

* 28 September

• Released: Paddleball Pin, new furniture catalog

• Retired: Jelly Fish Pin

October 2007

* 1 October - Rockhopper’s Fall Fair ends

Retired: Feathered Tiara, Candy Necklace, Paddle Ball, Cotton Candy, Lollipop, Circus Tent Pin, Teddy Bear Background

* 4 October

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #103

* 11 October

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #104

* 12 October

• Released: Hairbrush Pin

• Retired: Paddleball Pin

* 18 October

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #105

* 24 October - 2nd Anniversary Celebration

• Released: 2nd Year Part Hat

* 25 October

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #106

• Retired: 2nd Year Party Hat

* 26 October - Halloween Party begins

• Released: Halloween Scarf, Pumpkin Basket, Spider Pin

• Retired: Hairbrush Pin

* 31 October - Halloween Party ends

• Retired: Halloween Scarf, Pumpkin Basket

November 2007

* 5 November

• Released: Secret Mission #5 “Secret of the Fur”

* 8 November - Party Poll begins
* 9 November - Rockhopper Arrival #9 (Winged Viking Helmet)

• Released: (Winged Viking Helmet), UFO Pin

• Retired: Spider Pin

* 14 November - Party Poll ends (Western Party won)
* 16 November - Premiere of The Stage

• Released: Space Adventure Play

* 22 November

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 110

* 23 November - Western Party begins (Bandanna, Stagecoach Background, Western Sunset Background)

• Released: Needle Pin, Bandanna, Stagecoach Background, Western Sunset Background

• Retired: UFO Pin

* 25 November - Western Party ends

• Retired: Bandanna, Stagecoach Background, Western Sunset Background

* 29 November

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 111

* 30 November

• Released: New Pet Furniture Catalog

December 2007

* 6 December

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 112

* 7 December

• Released: New Clothing Catalog, Holly Pin

• Retired: Needle Pin

* 13 December

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 113

• Retired: Space Adventure Play

* 14 December - Coins for Change Event begins

• Released: Twelfth Fish Play, New Furniture Catalog

* 20 December

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 114

* 21 December - Christmas Party begins

• Released: Wreath Pin

• Retired: Holly Pin

* 24 December - Coins for Change Event ends
* 25 December

• Released: Club Penguin Times Special Edition, Issue 115

* 28 December - Fireworks Display begins

2008

January 2008

* 1 January

• Released: Penguin Style Jan ‘08 Catalog

* 2 January - Fireworks Display end
* 3 January

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 116

* 4 January

• Released: Big Wigs Jan 08 Catalog, Penguin Style Jan ‘08 Catalog, Snow Shovel Pin (CP’s 50th pin!)

• Retired: Wreath Pin

* 10 January

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 117

• Retired: Twelfth Fish Play

* 11 January

• Released: New play: Squidzoid vs. Shadow Guy & Gamma Gal!, Gamma Gal Costume, Shadow Guy Costume, Blue Superhero Mask, Pink Superhero Mask, Blue Superhero Cape, Pink Superhero Cape, Squidzoid Costume, Reporter Camera

• Re-released: Director’s Hat

* 17 January

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 118

* 18 January - Winter Fiesta-val Event begins

• Released: Sombrero Pin , New Furniture Catalog

• Re-released: Festive Maracas

• Retired: Snow Shovel Pin

* 20 January - Winter Fiesta-val Event ends

• Retired: Festive Maracas

* 21 January

• Released: Secret Mission #6 “Questions for a Crab”

* 23 January - Rockhopper dropped off row boat with Life Vests on The Beach

• Released: Life Vest

* 24 January

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 119

* 25 January - New Igloo Music
* 31 January

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue 120

February 2008

* 1 February - Rockhopper Departs, “Save the Migrator Project” opens at The Beach

• Released: Penguin Style Feb ‘08 Catalog, Rowboat Pin, White Admiral Jacket, Mermaid Outfit, Coral Crown, Pearl Necklace, Hardhat, Safety Vest, Launchpad Background, Blue Stars Background, Blossom Background, Underwater Background

• Re-released: Divers Helmet, Scuba Tank, Wetsuit, Green Flippers

• Retired: Penguin Style Jan ‘08 Catalog, Sombrero Pin, Life Vest

* 7 February

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #121

• Retired: Squidzoid vs. Shadow Guy & Gamma Gal!, Gamma Gal Costume, Shadow Guy Costume, Blue Superhero Mask, Pink Superhero Mask, Blue Superhero Cape, Pink Superhero Cape, Squidzoid Costume, Reporter Camera

* 8 February - “Save the Migrator Project” now on the Ice Berg

• Released: Team Blue’s Rally Debut Stage show, 4 Postcards, Moose Mascot Costume, Parrot Mascot Costume, Pirate Mascot Hat, Pirate Mascot Costume, Penguin Band Hoodie, Track Jacket, Red Pom-Poms, Blue Pom-Poms, The Sidetied (Hairstyle),

• Re-released: Miner’s Helmet

* 14 February

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #122

* 15 February - Sub-Marine Party begins

• Released: Anchor Pin, Yellow Snorkel, Seashell Belt

• Retired: Rowboat Pin

* 19 February

• Released: Aqua Grabber game, Golden Wheel Pin

• Retired: Miner’s Helmet

* 21 February

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #123

* 22 February

• Released: Igloo Upgrades - Feb 08 Catalog, Better Igloos - February/March 2008 Catalog, Mermaid Vanity, Mermaid Clock, Shell Chair, Orange Inflatable Sofa, Orange Inflatable Chair, Tate Stage Poster, Zeus Stage Poster, Peppy Stage Poster

• Re-released: Clam, Sea Weed, Pink Plastic Castle

• Retired: Igloo Upgrades - Dec 07 Catalog, Better Igloos - January/February 2008 Catalog, Pink Balloon, Yellow Balloon, Blue Balloon, Red Balloon, Green Balloon, Circus Ball, Ferris Wheel Couch, Snake Grass, Ficus Plant, Palm Tree, Large Cactus, Large House Plant, Small House Plant, Small Cactus, Blender

* 23 February - Sub-Marine Party ends, Aqua Grabber items show up on The Beach

• Retired:} Yellow Snorkel, Seashell Belt

* 28 February

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #124

* 29 February - Ice Fishing update (catch the Grey Fish using the new fishing pole), more items from The Migrator brought to The Beach for the “Save the Migrator Project”

• Released: Aqua Grabber Pin, Snow and Sports - February 2008 Catalog, Red Soccer Jersey, Blue Soccer Jersey, Flashing Lure Fishing Rod

• Re-released: Soccer Background, Treadmill, Exercise Ball, Blue Gym Mat, Red Gym Mat, Exercise Bike

• Retired: Anchor Pin, Snow and Sports - November 2007 Catalog, Baseball Background, Basketball Net, Score Board, Hockey Net, Weight Bench

March 2008

* 3 March - Jet Pack Adventure changes (close button added, minor art changes to reflect The Stage in The Plaza)
* 6 March

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #125

* 7 March - The Migrator is being rebuilt on The Beach as part of the “Save the Migrator Project”

• Released: Penguin Style March ‘08 Catalog, Big Wigs Mar 08 Catalog, Bamboo Background, Sunflowers Background, Pot O’Gold, The Surf Knot. The Cleo, Cocoa Bunny Ears, Cocoa Bunny Costume, Striped Rugby Shirt, Daisy Zippered Hoodie

• Re-released: Leprechaun Tuxedo, Leather Shoes, Brown Fedora, Blue Sunglasses, Red Sunglasses, Brick Background, Coffee Apron

• Retired: Penguin Style Feb ‘08 Catalog, Big Wigs Jan 08 Catalog, Apples Background. Mountaintop Background, Fireflies Background, Blue Toque, Orange Snowsuit, Pink Snowsuit, Astro Barrier T-Shirt, Butterfly T-Shirt, Black Sneakers, Black Glasses, Brown Glasses, Red Backpack, Acoustic Guitar, Black Dress Shoes, Silver Wristwatch, Bowtie

* 10 March - Club Penguin Improvement Project Begins

• Released: My Puffle, Burnt Out Bulbs Paint By Letters books in the Book Room

* 13 March

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #126

* 14 March - St. Patrick’s Day Party begins

• Released: Book Pin, Gigantic St. Patrick’s Hat, Space Background, Club Penguin Yearbook 2005-2006

• Re-released: Space Adventure Play, Space Helmet, Purple Space Suit, Orange Space Suit, Robot Helmet, Robot Suit, Alien Mask, Alien Suit

• Retired: Aqua Grabber Pin, Team Blue’s Rally Debut Play, Moose Mascot Costume, Parrot Mascot Costume, Pirate Mascot Hat, Pirate Mascot Costume, Penguin Band Hoodie, Track Jacket, Red Pom-Poms, Blue Pom-Poms, The Sidetied (Hairstyle)

* 18 March - St. Patrick’s Day Party ends

• Retired: Gigantic St. Patrick’s Hat

* 20 March - More of The Migrator continues to be built for the “Save the Migrator Project” on The Beach

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #127

* 21 March - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Begins

• Released: Green Bunny Ears, Better Igloos - March/April 2008 Catalog, Wood Bench, Plush Gray Chair, Watering Can, Penguin Band Poster, Space Stage Poster

• Re-released: Green Chair, Green Plush Couch, Green Deck Chair, Green Bookcase, Green Vase

• Retired: Better Igloos - February/March 2008 Catalog, Penguin Ice Sculpture, Snow Chair, Ice Table, Cash Register, Easel, Snow Couch, Snow Clump, Snow Deck Chair, Princess Armoire, Princess Throne, Princess Vanity

* 24 March - Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Ends

• Retired: Green Bunny Ears

* 27 March - More of The Migrator continues to be built for the “Save the Migrator Project” on The Beach

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #128

* 28 March - April Fools Day Party 2008 Begins, More of The Migrator continues to be built for the “Save the Migrator Project” on The Beach

• Released: Crayon Pin, Swirly Glasses

• Re-released: Propeller Hat (Red)

• Retired: Book Pin

April 2008

* 2 April - April Fools Day Party 2008 Ends

• Retired: Swirly Glasses, Propeller Hat (Red)

* 3 April - The Migrator is almost complete for the “Save the Migrator Project” on The Beach

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #129

* 4 April - Changes made in the Aqua Grabber game

• Released: Penguin Style April ‘08 Catalog, Black Tie, Mullet Necktie, Striped Tie, Smiley Tie, Green Necktie, Pink Purse, Yellow Sundress, Casual Suit Jacket, Green Rubber boots, Emotes Background, Snow Forts Background

• Re-released: Straw Hat, Overalls, Messenger Bag, Blue Vines Background, Lined Paper Background

• Retired: Penguin Style March ‘08 Catalog, Pink Earmuffs, Blue Earmuffs, Purple Suede Jacket, Pink Pompom Toque, Stocking Cap, Long Johns, Wool Socks, Blue Turtleneck, Green Scarf, Green Suede Jacket, Winter Cape, Parka, Russian Hat, Snowflakes Background, Plaid Background, Launchpad Background, Winter Background

* 10 April

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #130

* 11 April - The Migrator complete, Flame Flinger 3000 used on The Beach to signal Rockhopper, Rockhopper’s Journal added to the Library

• Released: Quest for the Golden Puffle Play, Pyramid Pin, Adventure Background, Alaska’s Explorer Hat, Lasso, Sienna Explorer Outfit, Beige Explorer Outfit, Safari Hat, Supply Bag, Pharaoh Costume, Crook & Flail, Gold Bracelets, Pharaoh Headdress, Mummy Costume,

• Retired: Crayon Pin, Space Adventure Play, Space Helmet, Purple Space Suit, Orange Space Suit, Robot Helmet, Robot Suit, Alien Mask, Alien Suit

* 14 April - Game moved to faster servers, New Home Page and links premieres.
* 17 April - Clock Tower at the Snow Forts broken, Rockhopper can be seen arriving via the Telescope

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #131

* 18 April

• Released: Better Igloos - April/May 2008 Catalog, Igloo Upgrades - Apr 08 Catalog, Wheelbarrow, Penguin Gnome, Picket Fence, Garden, Security Camera, Phony Lawn, Backyard Igloo

• Re-released:

• Retired: Better Igloos - March/April 2008 Catalog, Igloo Upgrades - Feb 08 Catalog

* 21 April

• Released: Secret Mission #7 “Clockwork Repairs”

* 24 April - Clock Tower now fixed at the Snow Forts

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #132, Red and Black Sailor Shirt, Rare Flower Pot

* 25 April - Rockhopper and Yarr’s Arr-ival Parr-ty 2008 begins

• Released: Treasure Chest Pin, Snow and Sports - April 2008

• Re-released: Sailor Hat

• Retired: Pyramid Pin, Snow and Sports - February 2008

* 27 April - Rockhopper and Yarr’s Arr-ival Parr-ty 2008 ends

• Retired: Sailor Hat

* 28 April - Rockhopper hides the key to his Quarters

• Released: Captain’s Quarters Key Pin, new areas of The Migrator - the Crow’s Nest and the Captain’s Quarters, new game Treasure Hunt

May 2008

* 1 May - Second Annual Book Room Writing Contest Announced

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #133

* 2 May

• Released: Big Wigs - Hairstyles for Penguins - May 08 Catalog, Penguin Style May ‘08 Catalog, Dragon Costume, King’s Crown, Royal Robe, Queen’s Crown, Queen’s Dress, Knight Helmet, Knight Armor, Green Tabard, Orange Tabard, Purple Tabard, Green Shield, Orange, Shield, Purple Shield, Emerald Hat, Emerald Dress, Woodsman’s Hat, Crystal Staff, Blacksmith Apron, Tabard Background, Castle Background, The Firestriker, The Sidetied Too

• Re-released:

• Retired: Big Wigs - Hairstyles for Penguins - Mar 08 Catalog, Penguin Style April ‘08 Catalog, Jean Jacket, Fuzzy Boots, Snow Shovel, Fruit Headdress, Flamenco Dress, Matador Outfit, Festive Sombrero, Winter Poncho, Black Hoodie, Green Hoodie, Earflap Cap, Western Sunset Background, Clouds Background

* 5 May - Rockhopper departs on The Migrator

• Retired: Red and Black Sailor Shirt, Rare Flower Pot

* 8 May

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #134

• Retired: Quest for the Golden Puffle play, Adventure Background, Alaska’s Explorer Hat, Lasso, Sienna Explorer Outfit, Beige Explorer Outfit, Safari Hat, Supply Bag, Pharaoh Costume, Crook & Flail, Gold Bracelets, Pharaoh Headdress, Mummy Costume

* 9 May

• Released: Goblet Pin, Twelfth Fish Background

• Re-released: Twelfth Fish play at The Stage, (costumes)

• Retired: Treasure Chest Pin

# 15 May

• Released: Club Penguin Times, Issue #135

# 16 May - Medieval Party begins

• Released: Squire Tunic